Of course, bring all the usual vacation-y beach things you would expect. The following are a few things you might not think of, but could really miss if you leave it at home.
- Several bathing suits. Nothing is worse than having to put on a damp suit from the day before.
- Trashed tennis shoes. The best hikes are in the more jungle areas of the island, and as such they are usually always wet from a constant drizzle or rain. Bring a pair of shoes you don't mind getting ruined in the red mud of Oahu if you are planning on hiking. Also, many trails have stream crossings, so if you have shoes for getting in the water, bring those as well.
- Sandals for the beach that are easily rinsed off.
- A rain jacket if you come in the winter. You might not need it, but if it is rainy at least you can still get out and do something without worrying about being wet. Umbrellas just don't quite cut it. You can pick up a cheapy at Academy or somewhere similar for around $10.
- Your camera! You'd be amazed at how many people forget this one. Bring the video cam too - why not?
- Any bug spray/sun block you are going to need. I think they jack up the price over here for tourists.
- Any snorkel gear you might have if that is something you want to do. If you don't have any gear at all, I would suggest going to a sporting goods store and pick up a set. There are rentals here, but you are going to spend enough to buy your own, and it is going to be pretty crappy stuff anyway.
- Polarized sunglasses, if possible. Bring regular ones for sure.
- One thing you don't have to worry about bringing is beach towels. If you stay with us we have a gillion, and if you are in a hotel they have ones for you there as well.
- Bring a jacket or sweatshirt - it gets cooler at night, especially if you are here during the 'winter' months.
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